Fracture of an Edwards Duromedics Mitral Prosthesis Leaflet.

ABSTRACT: We report the case of a 54-year-old patient who underwent a repeated mitral replacement after a nontraumatic fracture of a leaflet of an Edwards Duromedics (Baxter) mechanical prosthesis that was performed 33 years after implantation. This paper discusses the different options for surgical management of such a complication. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Abdallah H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8299850 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature